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 HISTORY OF THE VILLA
The oldest part of the Villa dates back to the 13th century. Since then it was the property of the Roti Michelozzi family who owned it for 700 years, until 1989. Many writings confirm that in 1380 the Roti Michelozzi family commissioned Lorenzo Bicci (Giotto's pupil) to paint in fresco the tabernacle, which is still situated at the entrance of the Villa. During this period the little chapel (still consecrated) was created inside the Villa. In the centuries that followed the Villa was modified and enlarged many times in order to meet the new requirements of its owners. Important restoration works were undertaken in the XVth and XVIIth centuries, giving the Villa its Renaissance ambience. Original wooden-ceilings, terracotta floors, stone door frames complete the Renaissance spirit of the house. The original structures have been carefully mantained.
The Villa stands on a hill far from the noise and the traffic of the city. The Mugello valley offers many opportunities to people who love nature and culture. The remains of a marvellous medician fortress can be seen at San Piero a Sieve, a small village 10 Km from the Villa. The fortress stands high on a hill and commands wonderful views of the valley.
DESCRIPTION OF THE VILLA
It is a magnificent Renaissance Villa completely restored in the Tuscany country side, just 35 km North of Florence, in a park of 140 hectares. All the rooms have private bathroom, minibar, telephone, tv satellite, hair-drier, heating. From the swimming-pool one can admire the beauty of the Mugello Valley. The restaurant is open both for lunch time (when a light lunch such as bruschette, pasta, salad is availaible) and for dinner (when we offer courses typical of the area) and everything is home made. The Oleoteca is located in the old cellars of the villa, where it is possible to attend courses and classes to become more familiar with olive oil from an historical, scientific and gastronomical point of view. The Villa offers Meeting-rooms, structures for people who have physical handicap, private parking, riding school with horses and golf course with 18 holes at 15 km.
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